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Schools recognized for volunteer programs

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Wednesday, 19 May 2010 00:00

Forty-two schools in the Osceola County School District have earned at least one of the state’s highest awards for community involvement.
The Golden School Award is given annually by the Florida Department of Education to recognize schools with exemplary volunteer programs.
2009-10 Golden School Award winners:
Elementary schools: Bog-gy Creek, Central Avenue, Chestnut, Cypress, Deerwood, Flora Ridge, Harmony Community, Hickory Tree, Highlands, Kissimmee, Koa, Lakeview, Michigan Avenue, Mill Creek, Narcoossee, Neptune, Partin Settlement, Pleasant Hill, Poinciana, Reedy Creek, St. Cloud, Sunrise, Thacker Avenue Elementary School for International Studies and Ventura.
Middle schools: Horizon, Narcoossee and Neptune.
High schools: Osceola and St. Cloud.
Multi-level: Celebration K-8 and Osceola County School for the Arts.
Charter: Four Corners and Kissimmee charter schools.
2009-10 Silver School Award winners:
Middle schools: Discovery, Horizon, Kissimmee, Neptune and Narcoossee.
High schools: Celebration, Gateway, Harmony, Liberty, Osceola, Poinciana and St. Cloud.
Multi-level: Celebration K-8, Harmony Community, Osceola County School for the Arts and Westside K-8.
“Evidence continues to be positive and convincing that students make greater gains when schools engage families and the community in learning,” Superintendent Michael A. Grego said. “I am extremely proud of our Gold and Silver schools.”
During this school year, more than 8,200 parents, senior citizens, business leaders, concerned adults and students have donated well over 141,000 hours to Osceola County schools.

Likewise, more than 240 businesses joined with Osceola schools in win-win partnerships through the Partners in Education Program. As society continues to increase its demand on the role of teachers and with a limitation of funds at issue, OASIS volunteers extend teachers’ and staffs’ professional skills and assist in the effort to meet the unique needs of each student.
Individuals interested in becoming a school volunteer, mentor or business partner are encouraged to contact the OASIS School Volunteer Office at 407-870-4080.